Hospice Of The Owens Valley
Bishop, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921591)
CMS process measure: 86.36 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 872-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Of The Owens Valley, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.36 compared to a California state average of 93.41, which is below the state average.
Hospice Of The Owens Valley serves 6 ZIP codes from its Bishop, CA office in Inyo County. Families can confirm whether their specific address is included by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The Owens Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 921591, since 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Owens Valley is a non-profit hospice based in Bishop, California, serving families in Inyo County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2017 (CCN 921591).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice serves a small number of patients rather than reflecting quality of care one way or another.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at whether hospices consistently deliver key services outlined in patients' care plans, Hospice Of The Owens Valley scored 86.36, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and that 31.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Hospice Of The Owens Valley reports serving 6 ZIP codes from its Bishop office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Owens Valley is Medicare-certified, CCN 921591, certified since June 1, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating anything about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the composite process measure, Hospice Of The Owens Valley scored 86.36, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 31.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 6 ZIP codes from its Bishop, California office in Inyo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Owens Valley is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but it can be one factor families weigh alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention to a patient's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Hospice Of The Owens Valley provides care; contact the hospice at (760) 872-4663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (760) 872-4663 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact Hospice Of The Owens Valley at (760) 872-4663 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Owens Valley directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921591?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.